Believe Quote by Joseph Hume
“Worse there cannot be; a better, I believe, there may be, by giving energy to the capital and skill of the country to produce exports, by increasing which, alone, can we flatter ourselves with the prospect of finding employment for that part of our population now unemployed.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Speech, 1840s
Boosting a nation's exports and skills creates jobs for the unemployed.
In simple terms: Exports and skills create jobs.
Key Takeaway
Invest in export capacity and skill development.
Themes
economics
employment
policy
national development
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government planning
- business strategy
- workforce training
Key Concepts
industrial policy
human capital
trade balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What sectors could benefit from skill upgrades?
- How to balance export growth with local consumption?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on exports can neglect domestic needs.
